Your presentation should include:
1. The three offences that were created by the Act
2. Implications - how people might break the Computer Misuse Act at school or at work, perhaps without realising it
1. Unauthorised access to computer material
This makes it illegal to access a computing system unless authorised to do so.
As such it makes the activity of "hacking" a crime.
NOTE: This includes logging onto the school network as another pupil. The school only gives YOU permission to use YOUR OWN log on.
2. Unauthorised access to a computer system with intent to commit or facilitate the commission of a further offence
This covers the situation where unauthorised access is gained with intent to commit a further offence. For example, a person may gain unauthorised access to a computer via another person's ID in order to transmit offensive material.
3. Unauthorised modification of computer material
This offence includes the deliberate deletion or corruption of programs or data.
It also includes the introduction of viruses etc.,
where these result in the modification or destruction of data.
The first of these three offences would most likely be dealt with in a magistrates court, but the other two are considered to be serious and would be referred to the Crown court where very large fines and/or gaol sentences are possible.